Cook in Mexico, a Mexican culinary tour, was named winner of the 2017 Magellan Gold Award for Best in Mexico for Destinations–Culture and Arts by Travel Weekly, a premiere travel magazine. Haymarket- based owners George and Linda Meyers host their worldwide guests on cooking tours in authentic Mexican kitchens, and guide guests on personalized Mexican historic tours and dance to Mariachi and climb the ruins of Cañada de la Virgin.

San Miguel de Allende, MexicoJust four hours northwest of Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende jumped into the list after not appearing in 2016, and readers had plenty of great things to say about the "quaint, yet culturally dynamic Spanish Colonial town with glorious weather, wonderful restaurants, and activities available for all ages."

Every year, Travel + Leisure puts out a survey asking readers about their favorite places to travel. Respondents rank each city’s culture, cuisine, sights, friendliness, overall value, and shopping. This year, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, earned a whopping 92.12 out of 100, earning its spot as the best city in the world.